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Using the ArriveCAN application

Here is a practical guide to using the ArriveCAN application.

Before you begin, remember that:

  1. Its use is compulsory since November 21, 2020.
  2. You must provide the required information BEFORE your arrival in Canada, even before boarding a carrier

Inadmissibility

Some people are not allowed to enter Canada. They are said to be “inadmissible” under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) as described in this section.

A Canadian immigration officer will decide if you can enter Canada when:

Administrative courts and IRB

If you wish to appeal a decision on your immigration file or to apply for a judicial review, it is possible to do so with the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), with legal tribunals such as the

Provincial nominee program

This program is intended for workers who: have the skills, training and experience required to contribute to the growth of ...

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program helps employers hire qualified foreign workers who wish to immigrate to Atlantic Canada, and international students who wish to remain in the region after graduation.

There are three programs through which the employer can

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program is a community-based program. It’s designed to provide smaller communities the benefits of economic immigration by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live and work

International Mobility Program (IMP)

Find out about the various international agreements facilitating trade with Canada and the acquisition of temporary work permits.

Nexus Card

Members of your personnel cross the border on a regular basis? Facilitate their crossings by using NEXUS.

NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States.

The

Visa offices in Canada

Offices in Canada

Offices that process requests

Case Processing Centers (CPCs), Centralized Intake Office (CIO) and Operations Support Center (OSC) receive and process citizenship and immigration applications. You can mail your request to these centers, but they are not

Immigration Processing Fees

Download the following PDF to view the processing fees for immigration applications in Canada.